Big bags of goals and inter-league were the order of last weekend’s footy in the Western District of Victoria reports Dandy Andy..
Almanac Film: A few movies purportedly about rock and roll
July 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
While Earl O’Neill ponders the makeup of his Top 10 songs from the years 1954-1977, in the meantime, he presents his thoughts and selections about films ‘purportedly about rock and roll’.
Almanac Cricket – World Test Championship: South Africa v Australia
July 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Australian Cricket Society Scholar Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes reports on the World Test Championship.
Almanac Footy: Ode To Sam Gilbert
July 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian WIlson pens a tribute to a favourite former St Kilda footballer, Sam Gilbert, who played 208 games for the Saints.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 17 Review / Round 18 Preview
July 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Great win to the Pies against the Blues reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in his Round 17 review. He also previews the upcoming Round 18 match against Gold Coast.
Round 17 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match Report: Dancing in the Dark
July 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino presents the Round 17 match report for the Carlton v Collingwood game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society,.
The Furphy Literary Award 2025: Dips and Emma make the short list
July 5, 2025 by 19 Comments
Great news. Congratulations to two much-loved members of The Footy Almanac community, Dips O’Donnell and Emma Westwood, who have made the short list of the 2025 Furphy Literary Award. The winner will be announced on July 26. [Absolutely stoked for our two friends – JTH]
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: Is there beauty in symmetry?
July 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has picked his selections for Round 17, a crucial round for teams vying for a place in the top 8.
Almanac Music: ‘To Her Door’ – Songs Involving Doors
July 4, 2025 by 123 Comments
This week’s installment in KD’s epic series on popular music themes concerns songs involving doors. As usual, readers song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Footy: Football Jargon
July 4, 2025 by 6 Comments
We’ve heard them all before, a word or phrase uttered by a footy commentator or sports journalist, but do we understand their meaning? ‘Reject Phil’ enlightens readers as he examines some commonly used footy jargon and explains what it all means.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Warrnambool, Sunday 6 July 2025
July 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
The five jumps races on this Sunday’s (6 July) seven race card at Warrnambool are highlighted by the running of the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase. Dandy Andy presents his tips.
Almanac Travel: Not so much ‘la dolce vita’ as ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 3)
July 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
IJH offers a few new insights into European travel in Part 3 of his series.
Almanac Cycling: ‘Bling’ – a worthy investment
July 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Tour de France starts in Lille this Saturday, July 5. Sports writer and former sports promoter (or does he still dabble?), John Craven, tells the story of Michael Matthews, known to all as Bling, who has been a big name in international cycling for over a decade.
NRL Round 18 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop is writing about the NRL comp, but his mind is elsewhere: Origin 3. He reports on Round 17 and looks at this weekend’s matches.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 8: 1968 – 1969
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his informative overview of the history of football in Woomera. Part 8 examines the years 1968 – 1969.
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen, and the raiders across the border
July 2, 2025 by 7 Comments
Glen! heads up the Hume Highway to catch up with family and friends, and to watch Corowa-Rutherglen FC take on the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 9 – Gapsted to Milawa: Shiraz Mondeuse and Cabernet
July 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his informative and entertaining travelogue on ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ through the Ovens and King Valleys. This episode Peter rides from Gapsted to Milawa enjoying some nice wines and food along the way.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #17
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It is Ian Wilson and Lynda’s last day in New York and they make the most of it visiting Queens, MoMA PS1, Grand Central Station and Central Park.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 16 Review / Round 17 Preview
July 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the Round 16 win against the Eagles and Previews their upcoming match against Carlton.
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